In most places of the world, cooler temperatures are signaling the imminent arrival of winter. However, in Puerto Vallarta, the area is still enjoying warm weather and sunny days. If you are wanting to escape wintery weather up north, Puerto Vallarta is a great place to spend the holidays. The rainy season has ended and Banderas Bay is filled with the lush vegetation of the picturesque Sierra Madre mountains that are visible throughout the Bay. The mornings and evenings are starting to become a bit less humid making winter weather in Puerto Vallarta ideal. Plus, the holiday season in Puerto Vallarta includes festive posadas, cultural events, Christmas parties, and more. Keep reading more to learn what it’s like to spend Christmas in Puerto Vallarta.
Holiday Posadas
In Mexico, posadas are a popular tradition of the holiday season. Posadas are community gatherings that begin around December 16th up until Christmas Eve on December 24th. The 9 nights of posadas are symbolic of the nine-day journey that Mary and Joseph undertook from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Holiday posadas are a time when friends and family come together to celebrate the Christmas season. In Mexico, posadas usually include delicious food and drinks such as tamales and ponche, which is a fruit punch that is served warm. If you decide to spend Christmas in Puerto Vallarta, you might find yourself invited to participate in a local posada. It’s a great time to get into the Christmas spirit and spend special moments with family and friends.
Christmas Traditions in Puerto Vallarta
In addition to Posadas, there are religious events that occur during the holiday season as well. For example, the Festival of Guadalupe is a 12-day long festival that celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe (Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), which is the patron saint of Mexico. The festivities begin on December 1st and endi on December 12th. In downtown Puerto Vallarta, devoted followers will participate in a group procession to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. There, they place gifts for the Virgin and receive a special blessing from Priests.
The procession will include beautifully decorated floats, dancers, and people singing. In addition, Puerto Vallarta’s main square located in front of the church will be full of street vendors. Stands will include a variety of goods including delicious authentic foods, souvenirs, handicrafts and more. On Christmas Eve, churches offer masses in English and Spanish, accompanied by Christmas carols.
Visit Farmers Markets
If you are in Puerto Vallarta during the holiday season, you will also be able to visit numerous farmers markets that are only held during the winter and spring months. During the holidays, you can take advantage of special offerings at the local markets. Many vendors will sell gift packages or have items that will make great holiday gifts for your loved ones. The top farmers markets to visit in Banderas Bay include the Olas Altas Farmers Market in Lazzaro Cardenas park downtown, the Marina Art Market, and the La Cruz Market. Each market is located in a beautiful setting near or on the water where you can enjoy lovely views as you take in all the sights. Christmas decorations and lights will remind you that it’s the holiday season despite the warm climate.
Warm Weather & Water Activities
If you like to swim in the ocean, the water temperature in Puerto Vallarta during the holidays is really ideal. The rainy season is over so there is a low probability of rain between the months of December through April. Puerto Vallarta has an average year-round temperature of 86°F (30°C). During the evenings the temperature will drop, but nothing more than a light sweater is needed to stay warm. As far as water activities, the average water temperature is 78°F during the winter months. As a result, residents and visitors can swim, snorkel, surf, paddleboard and more during the holiday season. In addition, the annual migration of humpback whales occurs from November through April. At that time, you can go on a whale watching tour during your Christmas vacation in Puerto Vallarta, too. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that everyone in the family will enjoy.
As you can see, it’s a great idea to visit Puerto Vallarta during Christmas. The intense heat and rainstorms of Puerto Vallarta summer months are just a memory. Now, residents and visitors are basking in sunny days and milder temperatures. Take a break from the snow and head south to Puerto Vallarta for this year’s holiday season. You will get to enjoy amazing weather, rich Mexican culture, and so much more. Who knows, you may love the area so much you will want to buy a vacation home in paradise, too.
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